2004 Ford Focus Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 12 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Manual Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Noticed hydraulic brake fluid leaking from clutch master cylinder which is mounted behind the clutch pedal under dash. Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system. Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir. This creates a severe safety issue in my opinion. This appears to be a common problem with ford focus manual transmission cars. The only…
ODI 10362986
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. While backing out of the driveway, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle did not move. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer for inspection. The failure was related to the brake shoe material separating from the shoe, which resulted in the wheel locking. The vehicle was…
ODI 10251954
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. While driving approximately 70 mph, the tires wobbled and flames erupted from the rear tires. The failure occurred without warning. The fire department was not called to the scene. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they stated that the failure was related to the tire bearing. The rear brake system was replaced. Recently, the contact experienced an identical…
Fire reported
ODI 10234253
Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Visibility
The ignition lock and the key would not come out. Had to be towed at midnight from the hospital in 18 degree weather. Dealership said manufacture part at a cost of $455.00. Brake noise no one can find. Replaced the windshield wiper arm twice. Will never buy ford again!!! *tr
ODI 10256490
Engine And Engine Cooling · Floor Shift · Rim · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. While driving 55-70 mph, the vehicle and the steering wheel both began to shake. When the speed is below 55 mph, the shaking will stop or decrease. When applying the brakes while driving, the contact heard metal on metal from the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. The dealer stated that the brakes were fine. The current mileage was 54,019 and failure mileage was 50,759.…
ODI 10210391
Accelerator Pedal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus zts. The contact stated that the brakes worked intermittently. The vehicle failed to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer changed the brake pads. Upon leaving the dealer the failure recurred. Also, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck. On several occasions the contact had to release the accelerator pedal and then depressed…
ODI 10188450
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Attempted to stop at a red light, brake pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not fully stop. My car entered intersection and was struck by another vehicle causing extensive damage to my car. *nm
Crash reported
ODI 10183387
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front end collision, air bag put out powder and light indicates deployment, however no deployment of airbag occurred. My daughter was injured and the state trooper stated that the air bag should have deployed. This appears to be an obvious defect and it was noted that there are several other complaints on nhtsa website. Vehicle is currently at dealer for crash repair i have yet to hear their determination regarding…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10170048
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt: consumer experienced brake failure with his 2004 ford focus. The manufacturer stated that the part was not available locally, but they were trying to locate it nationally. The brakes made a racket, there was a weight that adjusted the counterweight, and needed other parts replaced as well, but they have to wait on the weight to come in before the work could be done. They stated that there were six other dealers…
ODI 10128119
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
At 15,000 mile i replaced my rear brake shoes and then two days after that they started to squeal very badly like they where worn out again. I returned to the ford dealer in which i purchased the car and who had replaced the brakes they reapplied lube to the shoes and drum. That worked for three days and now once again they squeal again. I have replaced the brakes again at 25,000 miles and they still squeal and no…
ODI 10163555
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably with out warning. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem can not be duplicated. The driver informed the mechanic that this problem has occurred more than once and has not been resolved. Please provide additional information. *nm
ODI 10108673
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a squeaking noise coming from the rear and the vehicle jerked. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, an d mechanic determined that the brake pads needed to be replaced. *ak the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on october 7, 2004 to have the rear brakes replaced. The dealer indicated that the replacement of the rear brakes would make the noise subside. As of…
ODI 10094011
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2004 Ford Focus.
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